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Geneva, Oct 04, 2009

LOT 195

Ref. 96 Yellow Gold Patek Philippe, Genève, "Calatrava", movement No. 922767, case No. 297949, Ref. 96. Made in 1942, sold on December 24th, 1942. Very fine, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 5,700 - 7,500 / EUR 4,000 - 5,300

Sold: CHF 6,600

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs, dedicated snap-on case back. D. Matte yellow with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial, outer engraved minute divisions. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic compensation balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm. Thickness 9 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original